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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,141.57, 1,712.49 and 411.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,141.57, 1,712.49 and 411.22 is: 616.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,141.57 : 1,712.49 = 411.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,141.57/1,712.49 = 411.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,141.57x = 1,712.49 × 411.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,141.57x = 704,210.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,210.14/1,141.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.88

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